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Cheryl Gundy Obituary

Cheryl Smith Gundy, Tacoma Educator Cheryl Smith Gundy, 60, passed away in Puyallup on August 15, 2007, after a long fight with cancer. She was born in California to George and Loretta Smith and raised in Tacoma. She graduated from Lincoln High School and Pacific Lutheran University. Ms. Gundy taught third and fourth grade in Tacoma Public Schools for 31 years, 26 years at Fawcett School and 5 years at Sherman. She married Steven Gundy August 6, 1977, and resided in Puyallup. She is survived by her husband, daughter Ashley (Michael) Smith, grandsons Ryan and William Smith, sister Sandra (Jim) Loar, grandfather Henry Walters, sister-in-law Patricia (Dan) Sloan, brother-in-law David (Sharon) Gundy, and nine nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, grandmother Verda Walters, and uncle Sonny (Betty) Campbell. Funeral 11:00 am Saturday, August 25, 2007 at New Tacoma Cemetery, Chambers Creek Chapel. Viewing 1:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, August 23, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ms. Gundy's name to American Cancer Society.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Gundy

14 Entries

Janice (Kocha) Hulscher

August 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Cheryl's family. I was in Miss Smith's first 3rd grade class at Fawcett. She was my all-time favorite teacher. My family and I fondly remember having her over for dinner. She also attended my birthday party and brought me a huge bouquet of daisies. If she saw me walking home from school, she would pick me up in her blue mustang car and drive me home. I will always remember her as a wonderful teacher and a very special person.

John and Kay Weber

August 25, 2007

I know you don't know us, but we are good friends of Laurie's. We are sorry to hear about your loss. Kay and I both know what you are going through. You and your family are in our prayers.

Daniel and Lisa Honkomp

August 24, 2007

Steve and Ashley, we are so sorry for your loss. Cheryl was a very special person. We will miss chatting with her in the cul-de-sac and seeing her smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jon & Laurie Burrows

August 24, 2007

To the memories of someone who was worth fighting for. Some one, like a mother. Someone who was a friend. Whom every cent was worth it. To a friend, a guardian, and to a loving Teacher. My wishes to hear family, her friend, she will be a blessing for heaven above.

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Stephanie

August 22, 2007

Dear Gundy Family,

I loved when Cheryl would come into the pharmacy. She always had a warm smile on her face. No matter how her day had gone she was smiling brightly asking how our day had been. She always took the time to have a conversation with us. She will be greatly missed by those that knew her. I know I will miss seeing her come in to talk.

Stephanie--Sav-On Pharmacy

Mike Clother

August 22, 2007

I was shocked to see Cheryl's picture in the Tribune this morning. I remember first meeting her when she and Steven were dating and how surprised I was that a school teacher could have a social life. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family left behind by a soul who I am sure is singing with the heavenly choir.

John Ellis

August 21, 2007

Steve, Barb and I just heard of Cheryl's passing. We knew her to be one of the most caring and compassionate souls we have met. Her love for you, and your family was clear to us in our conversations with her. God bless you and we know Cheryl has earned her place in heaven.

Rhonda Badrian (Hohn)

August 20, 2007

I was in Miss Smith's 4th grade class at Fawcett Elementary School. She was such an inspiration to me! After having her as a teacher I decided I wanted to be a teacher too! Unfortunately I didn't persue my dream like she did. She had way about her teaching that I never wanted to miss a day of school! I believe that year was the only year I had perfect attendance! May God bless her family and give them the love and comfort they need during this time. I too lost my mother to cancer in 2005 and I know what they are going through.

Kevin

August 19, 2007

I was in Mrs. Gundy's 4th grade class in 1980-81 @ Fawcett. She was a wonderful teacher and such a nice person. She is one of a small handful of Tacoma teachers that I can say inspired me to teach. I am beginning my 14th year as a teacher! My deepest sympathy. God bless.

Mary Kinder

August 19, 2007

I was shocked and saddened to read of Cheryl's passing this morning. Cheryl and I taught together at Sherman. She was a GREAT teacher, and cared deeply for each of her students. She also had a super sense of humor! We loved to recall our youth, both being teens in the 60's.
Cheryl dearly loved her husband Steve, and daughter Ashley. She spoke often of her family. They meant alot to her.
My sincere sympathy goes out to them.

Frank Fohn

August 19, 2007

I was shocked to learn of Cheryl's passing. It has been 13+ years since I've had contact with her and Steven. I remember countless hours where we would challenge each other's minds with often times trivial "travels of thought" in order to solve the world's problems or perhaps, the problems of that moment.
Cheryl was a kind person with a heart that always thought of others first. She had an easy smile, easy to laugh, and, most importantly, a soul that easily came to those that were down and hurting. She talked incessantly of her husband "Steven Dean." It was clear that she loved him deeply. She had a mischievious side and loved a good joke. And her sense of humor was as such, that she could laugh at herself as well. I am sure that she is in heaven teaching the little angels.
I will miss her.
God Bless and keep you "Teach!"

She hated being called "Teach"...but she always took it well!

Frank J Fohn

Kim Douglas

August 19, 2007

Steve and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart just sank when I read this. She was such a good teacher to my stepson, David. She never gave up and helped us help him. I worked with Cheryl at Sherman for the 5 years that she was there. She was a wonderful woman and she just adored my daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the 2 of you and the rest of the family.

Kathy Butcher

August 19, 2007

It was with sadness that I read of Cheryl's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.

I was in "Miss Smith's" very first third grade class at Fawcett. Later, I was a TA for one of Mrs. Gundy's fourth grade classes. She was a very special woman. I will always remember her as kind and selfless.

Vicki & Alan Barnes

August 19, 2007

Steve & Ashley~We remember fondly being neighbors in Puyallup. We are so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. God's Love and Peace be with you at this difficult time.

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